Tragic Tale of Abuse: The Story of Ame Deal's Life and Death
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Chapter 1: The Early Years
Ame Deal was born on July 24, 2000, in Denora, Pennsylvania, to Shirley Deal. Although David Deal was listed as her father on the birth certificate, he had separated from Shirley around the time of Ame's conception. It was speculated that her biological father was a man named Kenneth Grease. Ame had two older siblings: a sister, C.J. Deal, and a brother, David Deal Jr.
David’s family dynamics were troubled; they often targeted Shirley with insults and physical aggression. Frustrated by the situation, Shirley eventually left for Iola, Kansas, to be with an online acquaintance, leaving her children behind. Shortly after, Cynthia Stoltzman, David's mother, assumed legal guardianship of Ame, and the young girl soon found herself in a hostile environment.
Section 1.1: Life with the Deal Family
Ame endured severe mistreatment at the hands of her family. David openly expressed disdain for her, leading to a cycle of abuse where Ame was punished excessively and left